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Funerals market study updated

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its responses from professionals in the funeral trade, as part of its…

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Most common day to die revealed as 6 January

The most popular day to die is 6 January, according to new research from after life services website Beyond. Since…

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Death for sale: advertising funeral services

“So, these adverts are a tad edgier, and that’s deliberate,” said funeral comparison site Beyond in defence of a series…

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CMA proposes major funerals probe after identifying ‘serious concerns’

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an interim report presenting the issues it has identified since launching a…

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Old habits ‘fuelling funeral overspending’

Traditional funeral providers continue to benefit from consumers being stuck in their ways as only four percent of mourners consider…

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Funeral ads banned by TfL win ‘Best Viral Campaign’ award

A series of controversial adverts that were initially banned by Transport for London (TfL) has earned advertising industry approval after…

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Dignity’s profits hit by cheaper funerals

Funeral provider Dignity recorded losses across all but one of its services in its latest financial results as competitors, including…

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Brits overcharged almost £600m for funerals every year, research finds

New research has found that British people are being overcharged for funerals by almost £600m every year, paying on average…

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Major funeral firms found to be charging 65 percent premium

New research has found that major funeral chains are charging a 65 percent chain premium, while independent funeral directors have…

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Watford named as the UK’s most expensive place to die

Funeral directors in Watford are charging 37 percent more than the UK average, reinforcing the notion of the ‘Watford Gap’,…

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